Young Miniature U.S. Navy Seal Vietnam

[Richard48]

Tiger stripes are looking great Richard.One pattern ive never attempted.You are doing an excellent job.
Richard

[Guest]

thank you Jim,Peter and Richard48. I am excited but nervous to attempt it on my good one but will later tonight .
Rick

[Guest]

ok gents I started the tiger striped camo on the real bust last night just have one side done .but should have it all done by the weekend. here are the progress pictures.
Rick
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[Guest]

Jungle eyes!!! Brilliant Rick.

[Jim R]

Well done sir - that is looking good.
Jim

[Jason Crausby]

Cracking job... well worth the effort on the camo...looks great
Jason

[Richard48]

Superb Richard.Really looks a mean.dude.Camo looks really effective.
Excellent job.
Richard

[Guest]

thank you Peter, Jim, Jason,and Richard48 for the kind words. it took alot of time but I think it was worth it. well guys I got a little more done on this bust today.I'm working on the webbing on the suspenders and should be ready to start the radio in a few days. Jason I did finally get around to the catch light in the eye per your suggestion.
RICK
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[Steve Brodie]

looking great, one minor small point, his eyes look a bit 'flat', needs a bit of gloss on them i think ?

[Guest]

Steve I normally don't varnish the eyes but maybe I will this time around as it is a focus point on his face with the camo. I have finished this bust late last night.hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did.
Rick.
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[Guest]

Rick,
Excellent, you captured the hat to perfection, which is the same we were issued with in the UK. We were always told to cam up the ears as well as the face, like having a torch on in a dark room when mixed in with all that greenery....
Mike.

[Richard48]

I love it.Really excellent job in my eyes.Nailed the colours which in my opinion are nice subdued.Take a bow Richard for a nice job indeed.
Richard

[Guest]

Lovely work Rick. Well done.

The eyes look fine to me. I find that varnish can set up all sorts of reflections that confuse the paint job when photographed.

[Guest]

Mike Richard48 and Peter. thank you for the kind words. Mike I find it very cool you wore one of those and to say that about mine very humbling thank you. Richard48,I worked real hard to get that subdued look was afraid I would make it to bright.Peter I agree I don't use varnish for that exact reason but briefly thought about it on this one to make the eyes pop.but decided not too.this is a real nice picture but with alot of background stuff it shows the true colors better.
Rick.
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[Jon Heptonstall]

Tiger stripes look great.So does all the rest of it.
Jon.